Earlier today, Kyran was reported to be giving up attempting riskier tricks on the rink because he didn't feel he was getting enough praise for his efforts.

"I get frustrated with the judges' marks because I've done things that have never been done before on the show and got no credit," he is reported to have told The Sun.

He continued: "I did a death drop in week two and got a 7.5 from Jason Gardiner. But others are doing stuff done every year and getting brilliant marks. So now I think there is no point trying things hard or dangerous.

"I'm one of the strongest skaters but I've been marked down all along."

Sam, 27 , remains in the reckoning to win the last ever series of the programme, along with Corrie actress Hayley Tamaddon, Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle and former X Factor star Ray Quinn.